Chalkboard Tags

I know I got this idea online somewhere but I've scoured my Pinterest boards and can't find where I pinned it. Just know that this is NOT an original idea by me!

Adeline has a bookcase that has several storage boxes in it with handles, and I can never remember what is in each drawer. So I'm making reusable tags to hang from the handles.

Supplies Needed:

• Some sort of Tag - I used the 3.25in Diameter Wooden Circles from JoAnns and had the hubby drill holes (1/4") for the ribbon
• Chalkboard Paint - I used the Black from Plaid, but it comes in lots of colors 
• Brush - I used a small foam brush
• Ribbon - 1/8" - you can use any size you wish, just make sure the holes are big enough.
• Fray Check - to stop the fraying of the ribbon

Step One: Drill holes in the wooden circles. I recommend getting a higher quality tag as when I had the hubby drill the holes they splintered some on the backside.

Step Two: Paint! The can recommends at least 2 coats and wait 1 hour between coats. Well I did 3 coats just to make sure.

Step Three: Wait 24 hours for the paint to cure before use.

Step Four: While you are waiting (patiently of course) for the paint to cure you can be cutting your ribbon to length. I'm using 6" pieces as I don't want them to dangle too much. Also go ahead and put some Fray Check on the ends to prevent the ribbon from fraying.

Step Five: Put ribbon in tag and write with the chalk then hang for use.

Love the look in my daughters room.

May use this idea in other organization areas of the house like my craftroom!

Here is a small pot I also used the Chalkboard Paint on while I was waiting for coats dry:

Before:

 After:

Drool Pads for Baby Carriers

So my planned post for Chalkboard Tags isn't ready yet. The paint has to set for 24 hours before I can use chalk on them, so look for that post in a couple days. Instead I'll share with a recent sewing project, Drool Pads for Baby Carriers.

I have an ERGO Baby Carrier and decided I wanted to make some Reversible Drool Pads for the straps instead of buying some so I could add some color as I bought the Galaxy Gray Original ERGO. I stalked on Pinterest to find a Tutorial and I found a couple - Lu Bird Baby and Simply Sweet Life. So I looked over both and used elements from both Tutorials. At the time I made these I wasn't planning a blog so didn't take in progress pics - but the tutorials are great with awesome pics to follow if you want to make your own. If you don't want to make your own but are interested in a pair, let me know and I can make you some!

Here is the pair I made for Adeline, had to be pink of course!

I also have an old college friend who has moved to Hawaii. She has a Boba Carrier so I made her some Drool Pads for her carrier:

Here are the babies and their drool pads:

Edited to add - wow this post has had a huge number of viewers! Let me know, are you looking for how to make them or someone to buy from? I've considered selling these in my ETSY shop, let me know!